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Washington Square News

New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

Washington Square News

New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

Washington Square News

Crime Log: Sept. 26 to Oct. 2

Crime Log: Sept. 26 to Oct. 2

Larson Binzer, Deputy News Editor October 6, 2014
A weekly recap of crime on campus at NYU.
Law debate analyzes gay marriage

Law debate analyzes gay marriage

April 16, 2014
An NYU Law professor debated the legal implications of two cases that affected the discussion of what defines marriage.
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College Democrats, Republicans square off in debate

March 27, 2014
The NYU College Democrats and the NYU College Republicans held their second semi-annual debate on March 27.
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De Blasio announces paid sick leave

March 25, 2014
Mayor Bill de Blasio signed the Earned Sick Time Act on March 20, which requires businesses with five or more employees to provide paid sick time for employees, which will come into action on April 1.
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Students, professors split on Bloomberg’s e-cigarette ban

January 29, 2014
The e-cigarette ban was one of Bloomberg's many health initiatives.
Online monitoring calls for international law

Online monitoring calls for international law

November 19, 2013
With the expansiveness of the Internet comes questions about its domain and regulation, which could be resolved by international laws.
Banksy’s art should not be considered illegal

Banksy’s art should not be considered illegal

October 28, 2013
If the community does not have an issue with Banksy’s art, then public officials should not fight it.
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Doctors have authority to decide treatment of minors

September 10, 2013
The rights of minor hospital patients do not allow for the majority of children to have any autonomy as to their treatment.
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Styrofoam ban proposal could affect local businesses

February 19, 2013
Mayor Bloomberg's decision to ban the use of styrofoam packaging could have many negative repercussions.
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Chinese activist Chen Guancheng discusses Chinese legal system

February 7, 2013
Chen Guangcheng, a prominent activist from who was prosecuted from China, discusses the flaws inherent in the Chinese legal system.
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NYU Law revamps third-year curriculum

October 23, 2012
NYU School of Law will begin offering study abroad options and new programs for its third-year students in hopes of equipping them with more skills.
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Religion vs. law: equal battle

October 1, 2012
It is important to understand that whether one chooses religion over law or law over religion, it is a choice he or she makes.